0800 COURTS closes at 3:00pm 24 December 2025, for urgent matters (relating to family matter or bail conditions), please call 0800 253 425. 0800 4 FINES closes at 7:00pm, 24 December 2025. Our Contact Centres will reopen at 8:00am on Monday 5 January 2026. National Office (Aitken Street, Wellington) reception will be closed from 3:00pm on Friday 19 December, reopening at 8:00am on Monday 5 January 2026. For more information, see Court and Tribunal hours
Provider rates shifted to GST exclusive figures on 13 September 2010. The hourly and fixed rates have not changed except for some rounding off. The hourly rates are set according to the forum category for the proceedings, the level of provider experience and the fees set for a specific service.
Providers should retain sufficient documentary evidence and records to be able to support each claim in the event of an examination and/or audit under the Legal Services Act 2011(external link)
For rates prior to 1 July 2009, you will need to contact your local legal aid office
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